Online Health Systems Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

The purpose of the Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers within the field of healthcare. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The program is designed to provide a high degree of specialization within the area of healthcare administration, with an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, knowledge and skills.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Examine the emerging challenges that are transforming the healthcare administration landscape.

Utilize an expanded vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of healthcare administration.

Examine the components of healthcare services in the United States and analyze the current issues, trends, and limitations of healthcare administration.

Apply marketing theories and practices to the healthcare industry.

Examine the human resource management functions within the healthcare industry.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Analyze the social science perspective of the health service delivery system and the contribution of medical sociology to our understanding of the roles, values, and sociocultural influences that affect the medical treatment of patients.

Evaluate the threats, vulnerabilities, and importance of physical and information security in the healthcare industry.

Examine the fundamentals of healthcare system information management including electronic health records.

Apply economic, finance, and accounting principles to healthcare institutions.

Review and analyze managed care regulation and the components of managed care systems in general.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of healthcare delivery in a competitive environment.

Examine the principles of public health practices, the role of the public health department, and the tools needed to effectively manage a typical health department.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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If a senior management position in healthcare is your dream, Grantham’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) will help you get there. Through the convenience of our 100% online format, you will engage in highly relevant courses that utilize current, proven healthcare and business administration models.

To be a top healthcare professional, you will need to understand the challenges and best practices of healthcare, but also have a comprehensive business education. With your MHA from Grantham, you will be ready to step up to this role in Healthcare Administration.

Master of Healthcare Administration Program Outcomes
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Upon successfully completing the program, you will be able to:

Assess the legal, regulatory and ethical challenges faced by the healthcare industry

Apply information systems technology to improve decision making speed and effectiveness

Use basic management skills in addressing healthcare’s unique challenges

Combine multiple functional and professional perspectives to create innovative solutions to complex issues

Entry Requirements

You are required to have a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.5 from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Official transcripts showing proof of the baccalaureate degree must be received by the Registrar’s Office within 90 days of enrollment.

We require the following documentation prior to the evaluation process, as appropriate to your situation:

- A copy of all college/university transcripts

- Employer course certificates with description of course content and class hours

- Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) transcript, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) score, Coast Guard Institute (CGI) transcript, Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcript, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript and/or other military transcripts

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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Seton Hall University's online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree program is a widely recognized graduate degree program for hospital and healthcare management professionals. It is an innovative, student-centered program that uses a cohort model where students progress through the program together as members of a Learning Team.

As an online student, you truly get the best of both worlds: a dynamic, web-based learning experience grounded in the 150-year history and tradition of Seton Hall University.

Program Highlights:
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- Our MHA courses highlight today's most important healthcare topics and current issues

- Our professors collaborate with seasoned healthcare practitioners to add real-world experiences into the curriculum

- Our Learning Teams are small, with no more than 15-20 students in each

- The online program combines the flexibility of online courses with in-person residencies to maximize learning outcomes

- Our graduates go on to become leaders in diverse healthcare positions

The MHA program draws individuals from varied healthcare organizations including hospitals, assisted living facilities, managed care organizations, healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies, in addition to clinical professionals and military personnel. While mid- to senior-level professionals in healthcare and related fields comprise a large number of applicants, individuals who are highly motivated and disciplined, and who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, are welcome to apply for admissions consideration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have earned a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 from an accredited institution.

International applicants are required to submit an official educational credential evaluation report from World Education Services.

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Become a part of one of the largest industries in the United States and around the world in the ever-growing field of healthcare.

Learn to plan and direct in a fast-paced and ever-changing industry. Whether you’re managing s department or an entire clinic, you’ll need a strong foundation in business, marketing, human resources, communication, decision-making, and finance. Learn these fundamental skills and more through real-world application and the study of healthcare best practices.

Healthcare is an ever-changing and ever-growing industry. In this online healthcare management degree program, you will develop the skills you need to stay ahead of the curve with a knowledge base of quality healthcare systems, risk management, managed care, insurance, health care laws and regulations, ethics, and other information and practices that are important to managing in a demanding healthcare environment.

Entry Requirements

To be fully admitted into one of CSU-Global’s bachelor’s degree programs, you should have some prior college credit and a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or above.

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The curriculum leading to the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree with an option in Healthcare Engineering (MEHE) is designed to meet the growing demand for trained engineers who are able to apply the principles of engineering, health sciences, and business administration. These engineers effectively manage the physical, technological, and supports services of healthcare facilities, in order to optimize the safety, quality, efficiency, accessibility, and cost effectiveness of healthcare delivery processes and healthcare systems. You can see all the exciting job opportunities that this degree can provide on our jobs page.

With a strong College of Engineering, a comprehensive Health Sciences Center with hospital facilities, and a quality business college all on the same campus, Texas Tech University is one of the first institutions offering a degree option in Healthcare Engineering.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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